Runnin' with the King at the height of his reign…..
Was like trying to hold on to a runaway train

Bill Black’s Bass on top the car
Scotty’s ‘lectric amp/guitar
DJ’s kit fit in the trunk
With Elvis’ flattop, shoes that stunk

Runnin' with the King at the height of his reign…..
Was like trying to hold on to a runaway train

(Bridge)
Them boys were good them boys could play....
Sounds even better now today....
The way he’d move, the way he’d sing
Still can't believe we lost the King....

Red was next to come on board
Later on in fifty-four
That good ole boy watched Elvis’ back
Upgrade now to Cadillacs
Gene n’ Charlie, “Diamond” Joe
Lamar, Sonny, Georgio
Cars were fast, life was good
Took their act to Hollywood

Runnin' with the King at the height of his reign…..
Was like trying to hold on to a runaway train

(Bridge)
Radio, Press, Television
A head on cultural collision
Nothin's ever been the same
Since the King let lose his hurricane......

Runnin' with the King at the height
of his reign…..
Was like flying in the eye of a hurricane
Runnin' with the King at the height of his reign…..
Was like trying to hold on to a runaway train….

He made mistakes - everyone does
And bless his soul - he lost control - of who he was
Yeah he got heavy – and sang some bad songs
But he sang some great ones - before he passed on

So lets shine a little light on Elvis
Lets shine a little light his way
Why don’t we shine a little light on Elvis
And appreciate the gift he gave

He grew up sheltered – and he grew up poor
But he grew up cherished - loved and adored
He had his dreams - like you and me
Then woke from his par-ents - pov-erty

So lets shine a little light on Elvis
Lets shine a little light his way
Why don’t we shine a little light on Elvis
And appreciate the price he paid

And he carried their burdens - square up on his back
Until he could buy ‘em a brand new home & a couple’a brand new Cadillacs
Wish I could have done that - bet you do too
So how ‘bout some credit - where credit’s due

It’s time to - shine a little light on Elvis
Shine a little light his way
Cause when you shine on someone else-Th’ lite’l shine back on y’self
And that’s bound to make a better day

Why don’t we - Shine a little light on Elvis
Shine a little light his way
Cause when you shine a little light - It’s like a beacon in the night
That can guide you ‘til the break of day